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Thursday March 17, 1966: on this day
March 17, 1966 was the 76th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is March 17, 1966 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 17, 1966, who was born and died on March 17, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler), movies (e.g. Le stagioni del nostro amore, directed by Florestano Vancini), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 17, 1966?
- March 17, 1966: What happened on that day?
- March 17, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 17, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 17, 1966?
- March 17, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 17, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- March 17, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 17, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- March 17, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 17, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 17, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on March 17, 1966?
What day of the week was March 17, 1966?
March 17, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 76th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 17, 1966 can also be written as 3/17/1966 in the US and as 17/3/1966 in UK and Europe.
March 17, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 17, 1966:
- South africa government bans defense and aid fund.
- Us submarine locates missing h-bomb in mediterranean.
- Off the coast of spain in the mediterranean, the dsv alvin submarine finds a missing american hydrogen bomb.
March 17, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 17, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 17th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 17, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 17, 1966 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 1966 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on March 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 02:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 1966.
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Who was born on March 17, 1966?
Famous people born on March 17, 1966:
![Jeremy Sheffield]()
Jeremy SheffieldEnglish actor and dancer.
- Shunte Kelley
Renowned contemporary painter known for vibrant abstract artworks.
- José Garcia
Galician-french-spanish actor, garcia was his mother's name.
- Kale Main
Renowned biologist known for his work in plant genetics.
- Andrew Rosindell
English politician and journalist.
- Antoine Gosset-Grainville
French lawyer and inspector general for finances.
- David Liss
Writer.
- Giles Andreae
Artist.
- Mario Rinaldi
- Chris Steele
- José Villarreal
- Steve Bucknall
- Luca Volontè
- Alessandra De Stefano
- Héctor Díaz
- Brahima Kamara
- Maurizio Laureri
- Brigitte Auer
Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:
![Gary Sinise]()
Gary SiniseGary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...
![John Boyega]()
John BoyegaJohn boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.
![Olesya Rulin]()
Olesya RulinAmerican actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.
![Kurt Russell]()
Kurt RussellAn emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.
![Rob Lowe]()
Rob LoweAmerican actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.
![Rudolf Nureyev]()
Rudolf NureyevRussian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).
![Patti Hansen]()
Patti HansenPatti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...
![Lesley-Anne Down]()
Lesley-Anne DownBritish actress.
![Clare Grogan]()
Clare GroganIn early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".
![Justin Hawkins]()
Justin HawkinsEnglish singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).
March 17, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 58 years 1 month old,
or 697 months and 8 days old,
or 3032 weeks
or 21224 days old,
if you were born on March 17, 1966.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1966?
There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 17, 1966.
March 17, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 17, 1966:
- Watson Heston
American actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films.
- Walter Lang
Composer dies at 69.
- Santiago Lovell
- Celeste Aida Zanchi
- Don Eagle
What famous deaths happened on March 17th?
Famous deaths on March 17th:
![Helen Hayes]()
Helen HayesAmerican actress, who started on stage at age five.
![Mai Zetterling]()
Mai ZetterlingActress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.
![Michael Gough]()
Michael GoughActor malaysian-english (d. 2011).
![Rosetta LeNoire]()
Rosetta LeNoireRosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.
![Merritt Butrick]()
Merritt ButrickMerritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.
![Bob Papenbrook]()
Bob PapenbrookAmerican voice actor (born 1955).
- Klayten Brown
Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.
- Phinley Chapman
Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.
- Graylynn Jones
Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.
- Azalyn Khan
Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 17th
March 17, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 17, 1966:
- Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
- Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
- St. Agricola
- St. Joseph of Arimathea
- Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
- Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
- Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day
Saints celebrated on March 17, 1966:
- Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
March 17, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 17, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1966 was The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
- The Rolling Stones - 19th Nervous Breakdown
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- The Beatles - Nowhere Man
- Bob Lind - Elusive Butterfly
March 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1966 was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
- The Hollies - I Can't Let Go
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- The Mindbenders - Groovy Kind Of Love
- The Small Faces - Sha La La La Lee
March 17, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 17, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
- Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
- Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
- The Elgins - Darling Baby
- Deon Jackson - Love Makes The World Go Round
March 17, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 17, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Le stagioni del nostro amore
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Florestano Vancini
Starring: Enrico Maria Salerno, Anouk Aimée, Jacqueline Sassard, Gastone Moschin
Country: Italy
Une femme en blanc se révolte
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Claude Autant-Lara
Starring: Danielle Volle, Michel Ruhl, Claude Titre, Bernard Dhéran
Arizona Colt
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Michele Lupo
Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Rosalba Neri, Fernando Sancho, Pietro Tordi, Valentino Macchi, Pietro Martellanza, Andrea Bosic, Gianni Solaro, Roberto Camardiel, Mirko Ellis, Renato Chiantoni, Tom Felleghy
Country: Italy
Requiescant
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Carlo Lizzani
Starring: Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Lorenza Guerrieri, Lou Castel, Massimo Sarchielli, Jacques Stany, Vittorio Duse, Mark Damon, Barbara Frey, Nino Musco, Rossana Martini
Country: Italy
Johnny Yuma
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Romolo Guerrieri
Starring: Rosalba Neri, Luigi Vannucchi, Dada Gallotti, Mark Damon, Gianni Solaro, Mirella Pamphili, Ferdinando Poggi, Franco Lantieri, Lawrence Dobkin
Country: Italy
March 17, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 17, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
Up The Down Staircase
By: Bel Kaufman
Bel Kaufman's Up the Down Staircase, one of the most beloved novels of all time, is among the most loved. It has been translated in sixteen languages and made into a prize-winning motion movie. The play was staged at high …
The Last Hundred Days
By: John Toland
The Last 100 Days is a dramatic countdown of World War II's final months in Europe. It shows the decline of power and the eventual surrender of the Third Reich.
The Proud Tower
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
"The diplomatic origins of the War, so-called are only the fever chart for the patient. They do not reveal what caused the fever.
Who was the US President on March 17, 1966?
On March 17, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1966?
On March 17, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 17, 1966?
On March 17, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 17th?
March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on March 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
- 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),
What happened in 1966?
1966 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Former marine Charles Whitman kills 13 andwounds 31 at University of Texas
- Radio Vila (New Hebrides) begins transmitting
- S African government bans Beatle records
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What was the calendar for March 1966?
March 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
